Atty. Matthew Lefave
Matthew is originally from Nova Scotia and attended St. Mary’s University for his undergraduate degree where he was the recipient of academic and athletic scholarships.
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About Matthew Lefave at a Glance
Matthew Lefave is a personal injury and insurance attorney, practicing at Preszler Law Firm. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).
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About Matthew Lefave
- Matthew is originally from Nova Scotia and attended St. Mary’s University for his undergraduate degree where he was the recipient of academic and athletic scholarships
- Matthew later obtained his LLB from Schulich School Law at Dalhousie University
- Matthew spent the first 15 years of his career working at a large downtown Toronto law firm working exclusively for insurance companies
- Matthew has appeared at all levels of Court in Ontario and has extensive experience relating to complex motor vehicle accidents, fatalities, long term disability claims, slip and falls, professional liability and property disputes
- Matthew is very pleased to now be using the knowledge and experience he gained while defending insurance companies to represent injured people
- Matthew has most recently been recognized by his peers and named to Best Lawyers in Canada in both Personal Injury Litigation and Insurance Law
- When not in the office Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children and coaching hockey
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Personal Injury
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew Lefave is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys →
Insurance Law
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and insurance, Matthew Lefave can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Matthew Lefave maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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